NorthPoint 2018 Changes

[Magnolia Tom]

I agree with Klassic. Seems a little high. The GY g614 should be around 350 per tire. That's $1750 at discount tire pricing. I'd skip that option and get sailuns for $165 a tire. Also, as I've always been told, shop and negotiate the price on the trailer first, then deal with the trade. Good luck!!


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[klassic]

Also here's another way (awkward) to look at it.
If your trade in was a year newer you would probably getting another $2500.

You are buying a 2017, no mater how you look at it it's a 2017, when you could be getting a 2018. When you trade it in it's a 2017, instead of a 2018. You will get less.
If your price difference is $5000 now (I think shop around) your going to get part of that back later.

Money in the bank I say!! Lol.

[CTP]

My '18 build did include the sanicom, 2nd awning, and a gen prep. Since I don't plan on installing a genny in there I may delete that option. Thanks for the advise on that one.
Allot of options for the '17's have become standard on the '18's and visa versa.
I'll have to add the 2" receiver now since it's an option.
Looking at the '16 today I was very impressed. I can only hope the '18 is just as nice.

[klassic]

The second awning is a must. I wish I had the sanicon. I'm thinking of adding one.

[NorthPoint5r]

Originally Posted by klassic

The second awning is a must. I wish I had the sanicon. I'm thinking of adding one.

I bought and got the Sanicon in a box for now and found the same door that NP's use to store the hose and ready to cut a hole where the "Sanicon Here" sticker is. I looked at where I got to cut the plumbing and its tight. That 469$ option is well worth it after all this and I still have it in a box.
I got the genny prep with genny. It is gas. It is really quiet and great for dry camp. The '18 has some plusses but a lot of deletes of items I take for granted.

[klassic]

? Where did you get the door and the sanicon?
I can't find it for sale anywhere

[NorthPoint5r]

Search sanicon and see a post I started.

[CTP]

What are your thoughts on slide out awnings?
I've read through multiple threads about pluses and minuses.
I'm on the gulf coast where the winds can pick up and rain can be very heavy.

[Bookemdanno]

Originally Posted by CTP

What are your thoughts on slide out awnings?
I've read through multiple threads about pluses and minuses.
I'm on the gulf coast where the winds can pick up and rain can be very heavy.

All I can say is I wish I had them!

[jsk]

Originally Posted by CTP

What are your thoughts on slide out awnings?
I've read through multiple threads about pluses and minuses.
I'm on the gulf coast where the winds can pick up and rain can be very heavy.

Our first was with, our second one without, and current with and would not have it any other way. They can stand some fairly high sustained winds.

[NorthPoint5r]

They should make slide out awnings a standard on luxury lines and it is a must option on any slide for me

[enmity02]

What is people's thoughts on dual pane windows, we mostly use our 5th in the north Midwest and I do use it in the winter months when it's snowing. Is this worth the $1,500 option?

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[Magnolia Tom]

Originally Posted by enmity02

What is people's thoughts on dual pane windows, we mostly use our 5th in the north Midwest and I do use it in the winter months when it's snowing. Is this worth the $1,500 option?

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I don't have them. I did some research and they aren't much better than single pane in R value. I'm sure people who have them love them but I felt for me it was too much for too little of an improvement in R value. I think haylett RV did a video on the subject as well. Check YouTube.


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[Magnolia Tom]

Originally Posted by NorthPoint5r

They should make slide out awnings a standard on luxury lines and it is a must option on any slide for me

I agree! How many diesel pushers do you see without slide toppers?


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[bsla11]

Originally Posted by CTP

My '18 build did include the sanicom, 2nd awning, and a gen prep. Since I don't plan on installing a genny in there I may delete that option. Thanks for the advise on that one.
Allot of options for the '17's have become standard on the '18's and visa versa.
I'll have to add the 2" receiver now since it's an option.
Looking at the '16 today I was very impressed. I can only hope the '18 is just as nice.

Are there any changes in counters and flooring for 2018?


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[CTP]

bsla11,
Check out Wire's post below.

Originally Posted by Wire

I transcribed this rather than posting a picture because the sheets were marked and I didn't want the dealer identified. I put my order on hold until I understand all of the changes. Here you go...

NORTHPOINT NEW 2018 FEATURES & ENHANCEMENTS

DECOR
3 New Decors
Espresso
Latte
Cashmere
New tinted glass inserts on select cabinet doors and pantry doors
New interior wood color: Chocolate Maple
New hardwood slide fascia desig
New linoleum
New carpet color
New window valance styling
New bedroom bedspread
New furniture: including powered theater seats
New cabinet drawer handles
New kitchen countertop color with new edging
Kitchen islands changing to Chocolate Maple with contrasting Bourban Chocolate panel inserts
New island pendant light, dinette light and sconce lights
New bathroom countertops with stainless steel sink
Deleted sofa pillows

EXTERIOR
Good Year "Beast" Tires (Part of new mandatory Northpoint Luxury Package)
Changed to Dexter axles (Part of new mandatory Northpoint Luxury Package)
New wet bolt fasteners with brass bushing and heavy duty shackles (Part of new mandatory Northpoint Luxury Package)
New MORryde Step-Above entry steps
New oversized entry assist handle
New exterior graphics and front cap paint color
Changed 2" accessory receiver from standard to optional
New upgraded wheel fender skirt with Jayco logo
Moved water filter into utility compartment area for easy access
Added quick connect hose port (and hose) in utility compartment
Changed to Furrion rear back-up camera prep
Made 2nd AC standard equipment
Removed Flex-Guard armored protectant from power awning
Removed top shelf in front storage compartment
Deleted keyless entry
Deleted door side scare light
Deleted soap dispenser in utility compartment

INTERIOR
Changed to surface mounted ceiling fan (eliminated plastic shroud)
Added rear wall soffit where applicable
Added LED lights on top of slide fascias in main living room
Changed from power TV lifts to manual TV lifts where applicable
Added decorative ceiling trim pieces instead of H-channel pieces
Replaced carpet on front of steps with paneling
Added soft-close drawer hardware
Added metal struts to overhead cabinets
Moved LED toe kick lights to underneath countertop
Pantry drawers stained to match main wood color
New dinette table pedestal base
Changed to Furrion 40" fireplace
Replaced MDF fireplace floor base with linoleum
21 Cu. Ft. Whirlpool residential refrigerator with ice and water in door now standard equipment
Changed to 1200 watt inverter (in place of 1000 watt inverter; N/A with 18 cu. ft. Gas/elec refrigerator option)
Replaced brown paneling in hallway with wall board
Added decorative backsplash to hutch areas where applicable
New rectangular, stainless steel kitchen sink
New high-rise kitchen faucet
New sink covers: one butcher block and one drying rack
Added light above microwave in slide ceiling
New kitchen backsplash
Replaced drawers with doors in hutch area (315RLTS, 387RDFS)
New bedroom door
Added 6" backsplash in bathroom
New bathroom medicine cabinet design
New bathroom stainless steel sink
New bathroom accent wall board
Toilet / shower changed to white
New headboard in bedroom
Moved reading lights, now with dimmer switch, to bed slide ceiling
New bedroom dresser and TV design
New, wider front bedroom closet doors; eliminating louvered closet doors
Deleted safe under bed
Deleted built-in DVD player in bedroom/bunk TV's
Deleted overhead cabinets over theater seats and added larger window
Deleted LED back-lit Jayco logo in control panel

OPTION CHANGES
Combined the forced, mandatory Jayco Luxury Fifth Wheel Package and the North Point Package into one forced, mandatory package... the Northpoint Luxury Package
Changed 16" Good Year Tires from forced option to part of the forced North Point Luxury Package (upgraded Good Year "Beast" Tire)
Changed to Furrion back-up camera option
New 2" accessory receiver option
Added 18 Cu. Ft. Norcold gas/elec. refrigerator option
Euro-bed bunk option added to select floor plans
Deleted 16" G rated Good Year tire option
Deleted manual cord reel option
Deleted reclining sofa option
Deleted 2nd AC option (now standard)
Deleted MORryde cargo tray option

FLOOPLAN DELETIONS, ADDITIONS, CHANGES
Deleted 383FLFS
NEW 381FLWS (1LR)- New front-living room floor plan with front windshield
361RSFS (1LH)- Revised 351RSQS Changed from 4 slide unit to 5 slide unit
Revised 387RDFS (1LZ)- Moved entertainment center to rear wall with pop-up TV and moved sofa to door-side slide. Eliminated outside kitchenette. Gained 8" kitchen area

[jsk]

What are the GY "beast" tires? Glad I have a 2017 387. We really like the TV in the slide and the full length couch across the back. There are several manu. That have the ent. Center in the rear and Jayco was the only one that did not - until 2018.

[MadJoker TX]

What are the GoodYear beast tires? I just took deliver of a 17.5 377Rlbh about 2 weeks ago and it has the GoodYear Endurance E rated tires with new black rims.

[Ringneks]

Glad I saw this thread, we were going to order a 17' but waited, and almost bought another trailer because we wanted the 18cu fridge and we also didn't like the small window above the theatre seating in the 315 and even said why don't they get rid of the cabinets above and put in a smaller window. Our 2018 315 will be ordered on Monday provided the price didn't sky rocket. Kinda sucks ordering one without seeing the color changes etc. I hope mine doesn't have those wheels that were posted above, no offense but I like the current ones better.

[enmity02]

The dealers should have the color swatches or at least the pictures. I have seen them my personal choice would be the cashmere (blackish grey).

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